R5 816 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo:

• Earliest: departs at 11:10 and lands at 21:06
• Latest: departs at 15:35 and lands at 1:31.

The flight takes about 9h 56m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo takes 9h 56m, covering 11 981 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo range from R8 924 to R13 188, with an average of R10 353 over the past 12 months. Anything below R8 924 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the R10 353 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at R10 687 return and stopover options via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) at R10 501.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 427–R1 661 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 703, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Since Sao Paulo is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) – daily rates averaging R562:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Near Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) – daily rates averaging R622:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• keddy by Europcar

Near Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) – daily rates averaging R516:

• FOCO
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Localiza
• Unidas

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and may arrive at several airports in Sao Paulo area, including Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH), Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo most commonly connect through:

• Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R9 986 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R10 850, a difference of R864.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Sao Paulo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• South African

Flying via Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 35m, compared to 18h 54m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) and 24h 44m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Sao Paulo is 5 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Brasilia Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sao Paulo flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.